You will need to include any supporting documentation required by school where you are applying. You will find this information included with application. All schools require original transcripts from all schools previously attended. This will include both high school and college transcripts. A few schools look for college preparatory courses in high school. Send your requests early to allow enough time for transcripts to arrive at college. Some schools will require SAT test scores and immunization records as well.

You will have to meet admission requirements of college you will be attending. The requirements vary by school and in some cases can be different based on your major. Be sure to check with university to determine requirements. Many schools have a minimum SAT score requirement for admission, although some waive this for some programs or for non traditional students. Non traditional students are defined as older students who have been out of high school for at least five years and have work experience. Students transferring from other institutions are in this category as well.

Attend orientation and any study sessions offered by university, if at all possible. Instructors offer valuable information in these sessions. Utilize on campus resources such as college library and computer lab. Many schools offer online resources, such as online libraries and tutoring for distance learning students. Take advantage of all resources your school has to offer to get most out of your education.

Create a schedule with regular times for studying and stick to your schedule. If you are taking more than one class, get a large calendar. Listing all exam and assignment due dates on this calendar makes a great visual aid to help with time management. You can schedule how much time you will spend on each class based on this information. If you have a large paper due this week in one class and an exam next week in another, you can schedule your study time accordingly.